Vision A Placed Called Home’s vision is to build an institute completely filled with resources for teen girls (with or without children), accommodating their needs of by creating a place they can call home, including a one stop shop resource center. We work to open doors of opportunity and inspire teen girls to become educated in the areas of their finances and well-being. We plan to promote and teach accountability, responsibility and the importance of promoting peace among their peers.
Mission Statement
The mission of A Place Called Home is to provide encouragement, uplift and inspire teens girls too verbally, emotionally, and physically challenge societal barriers while promoting career and self-development.
Timeline
Location: Secured by June 2013
Hiring: Board Members October 2013
Marketing November 2013
House Mother February 2013
Marketing: Flyers/Print Ads May 2013
Radio Ads July 2013
Tours of Facility September 2013
Applications October 2013
Grand Opening: January 2014
Strategies
A Place Called Home will work with government and local agencies to find teen girls who have been displaced and have nowhere else to go. Applications will be accepted, with teen mothers getting first choice to secure housing with us. We plan to offer counseling, free tutoring (encouragement for them to stay in school), onsite daycare or a location nearby, cooking classes and financial planning. Eventually, all teens will be able to move out on their own and know how to budget their finances in order to make it. Each “home” will have a live in “mother”, who is there to encourage and guide each teen on a day-to-day basis. She is also there to be a disciplinarian and a confidant.
Funds Required
A Place Called Home will operate primarily through grants from the government and other organizations. Fundraising will occur throughout the year, with the teen girls helping to raise money for their day-to-day personal needs.
Career Possibilities
Hello,
My name is Melissa Greathouse-Marshall. I am currently working on my Bachelors Plus degree in Integrated Science (7-12) at Capital University, located in Columbus, OH. I am interested in a position that I found on the USA JOBS website. The position is for a Speech Language Pathologist. I noticed that you have the same position, or currently recruit for this position. If at all possible, I have a few additional questions about the position and was wondering if you would be able to answer them for me.
1. Since I am currently in an Integrated Science track, what track would you suggest I switch to in order to qualify for this type of position?
2. Do you feel that you make a different when you make a recommendation or do you feel that they only take part of what you recommend?
3. How much interaction do you have with the students outside of the evaluation?
4. Do you work closely with anyone else in order to ensure the recommendations are followed?
I appreciate all of your time in answering my questions or just reading my email. Please feel free on contact me by email if you have any additional questions or information you would like to share with me.
Sincerely,
Melissa Greathouse-Marshall
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Melissa L. Greathouse-Marshall
mgreathousemarshall@capital.eduBusiness Plan
VisionA Placed Called Home’s vision is to build an institute completely filled with resources for teen girls (with or without children), accommodating their needs of by creating a place they can call home, including a one stop shop resource center. We work to open doors of opportunity and inspire teen girls to become educated in the areas of their finances and well-being. We plan to promote and teach accountability, responsibility and the importance of promoting peace among their peers.
Mission Statement
The mission of A Place Called Home is to provide encouragement, uplift and inspire teens girls too verbally, emotionally, and physically challenge societal barriers while promoting career and self-development.
Timeline
Location: Secured by June 2013
Hiring: Board Members October 2013
Marketing November 2013
House Mother February 2013
Marketing: Flyers/Print Ads May 2013
Radio Ads July 2013
Tours of Facility September 2013
Applications October 2013
Grand Opening: January 2014
Strategies
A Place Called Home will work with government and local agencies to find teen girls who have been displaced and have nowhere else to go. Applications will be accepted, with teen mothers getting first choice to secure housing with us. We plan to offer counseling, free tutoring (encouragement for them to stay in school), onsite daycare or a location nearby, cooking classes and financial planning. Eventually, all teens will be able to move out on their own and know how to budget their finances in order to make it. Each “home” will have a live in “mother”, who is there to encourage and guide each teen on a day-to-day basis. She is also there to be a disciplinarian and a confidant.
Funds Required
A Place Called Home will operate primarily through grants from the government and other organizations. Fundraising will occur throughout the year, with the teen girls helping to raise money for their day-to-day personal needs.
Career Possibilities
Hello,
My name is Melissa Greathouse-Marshall. I am currently working on my Bachelors Plus degree in Integrated Science (7-12) at Capital University, located in Columbus, OH. I am interested in a position that I found on the USA JOBS website. The position is for a Speech Language Pathologist. I noticed that you have the same position, or currently recruit for this position. If at all possible, I have a few additional questions about the position and was wondering if you would be able to answer them for me.
1. Since I am currently in an Integrated Science track, what track would you suggest I switch to in order to qualify for this type of position?
2. Do you feel that you make a different when you make a recommendation or do you feel that they only take part of what you recommend?
3. How much interaction do you have with the students outside of the evaluation?
4. Do you work closely with anyone else in order to ensure the recommendations are followed?
I appreciate all of your time in answering my questions or just reading my email. Please feel free on contact me by email if you have any additional questions or information you would like to share with me.
Sincerely,
Melissa Greathouse-Marshall
Professsional Organizations
National Science Teachers Association (http://www.nsta.org/)
$35
$70
$105
$140
$175
$35
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Ohio Education Association (http://www.ohea.org/)
Membership Benefits: Student Program
There are many advantages of being a part of the OEA/NEA Student Program. Benefits include:
Member Discounts and Services: As an OEA/NEA member, you'll receive great deals on professional and consumer products and services including:
Book Discounts Available Now, Courtesy of NEA Member Benefits!
Get 10% off textbooks from Barnes & Noble with free shipping on purchases over $25. The offer is only available to NEA members and for online textbook purchases through our secured Web site.
$20 Dues Rebate After Graduation
During your first year of teaching and regular NEA membership, you'll be eligible to receive a rebate of $20 for each year you were a student member.
Scholarships (Student members are eligible for NEA's Jack Kinnaman Scholarship or leadership training that helps members can gain skills in communication, time management, group management, organizing, and publishing.)
PRAXIS Study Guide
Professional Workshops and Conferences (We hold national leadership and professional development meetings. Topics include everything from stress management and interviewing skills, to classroom management and pedagogy.)
Publications (NEA Today, Tomorrow's Teachers, and your state newsletter are available.)
Community Outreach
Legislation and Lobbying (NEA supports America's public schools on national and state levels. As a member, you can be a part of this process and support pro-public education legislation.)
Higher Education Possibilities
University of Phoenix (Online)
Ashland University (Ashland & Columbus, OH Locations; Masters and Ed.D)
The Ohio State University (Masters and Ed.D)
Ohio Dominican University (Masters)
Capital University (Masters)